CLOT X SACAI X NK LDWAFFLE COOL GREY * LDWAFFLE

Directly inspired by 2013’s Nike Air Max 1 “Kiss of Death 2,” which continued themes of traditional Chinese healing methods first introduced to Swoosh-branded footwear in 2006, the upcoming sneakers indulge in a “Cool Grey” arrangement. Mesh bases and their synthetic and leather overlays around the toe, across the mid-foot and around the heel further play into a greyscale color palette that allows for the hits of green at the spine and layered tongue to appear more prominently. Edison Chen’s long-standing label makes its mark throughout the shoe alongside Chitose Abe’s imprint to symbolize a collision of worlds. Underfoot, the stacked, partly-protruding sole unit combines off-white, navy and light gum brown hues to round out the subtle makeup.

The CLOT x sacai x Nike LDWaffle “K.O.D. 2/Cool Grey” is inspired by the 2013 sequel CLOT x Air Max 1 “K.O.D. 2” and centered around a mix of “Obsidian Grey” and “Navy.”

This time around, the upper of the hybrid silhouette is constructed of a no-sew, see-through fused upper. Heat-welded overlays expressing the dual reflective 3M midfoot Swooshes, vamp panels and mudguards provide detailing on the shoe seamless upper. While CLOT, sacai, Nike branding motifs are found on the tongue tags, rear and printed insoles. Rounding up the design of the shoe are stacked elements on the tongues, laces and branded heels, along with speckled and extending midsoles paired with gum rubber outsoles.